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Nine Illinois entities received a total of more than $90,000 in AARP Community Challenge grants in 2025. Projects include home repairs for older residents in Chicago, new outdoor seating in the village of Erie, disaster preparedness training in Skokie and digital literacy workshops in Evanston.
AARP New York is planning 90 events across the state in the 90 days leading up to Social Security's 90th anniversary on Aug. 14. It comes amid growing concerns about the program's long-term funding challenges.
More than 3.7 million Texans 65 and older depend on Social Security benefits for at least a portion of their income.
Texans — or anyone in the U.S. and abroad — can choose from a range of free classes every week that includes Nia, Zumba, tai chi, strength training, and balance and mobility.
The average homeowners insurance premium in Texas climbed about 57 percent from 2015 to 2023. The factors driving higher rates include the growing number and severity of storms and other weather events, rising costs of materials and labor, and increasing home values.
AARP is encouraging members to tell their elected officials how important Social Security is. In Massachusetts, several events will educate members about the program.
In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.
AARP Texas is urging lawmakers to pass a range of fraud-fighting measures, including protections for consumers who use cryptocurrency ATMs. AARP wants limits on daily transactions. It says that kiosk operators should also be required to post warnings about scams and be registered in Texas.
The set of reforms includes creating a new fund to support career advancement for long-term care workers, requiring care facilities to submit disease outbreak response plans, and allowing qualified assisted living staff to provide basic health services.
AARP Texas in 2025 will push for legislation that would require assisted living facilities to have adequate backup power that can help maintain safe temperatures during power outages.
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